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Chapter 11
Why did Napoleon avoid building a canal in Egypt?
Why was India called the "jewel in the crown"?
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Why was India called the "jewel in the crown"?
India's self-sufficient economy strengthened Britain.
It had a vast supply of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires.
The sepoys were a perfect model of successful imperialism.
It was the most valuable of all of Britain's colonies.
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Why did Napoleon avoid building a canal in Egypt?
A trade agreement with Panama was reached
A war broke out with Britain
A misinterpretation of local accounts
A miscalculation of sea levels
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Why did thousands of Boers move north?
to prepare for the Boer War
to escape the British
to find diamonds and gold
to escape the Zulu
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What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?
There was less fighting between Africa and European powers.
African leaders voiced suggestions for better relations
Europeans divided Africa into colonies w/o consulting Africa
France and Britain agreed to govern their colonies jointly.
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The term Raj is used to refer to the period of Indian history during which India was
dominated by Britain
torn apart by Civil War
independent
loosely ruled by the British East India Company
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Why did American sugar planters overthrow Queen Liliuokalani?
She placed Sanford B. Dole in jail.
She denied the sugar planters their civil rights.
She levied a tax on sugar.
She wanted to restore the political power of the Hawaiians.
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Who were the Boers?
American Duelists
Indian Soldiers
Dutch Farmers
African Miners
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Which of the following leaders used modernization to successfully stay independentl?
Ram Mohun Roy and Muhammad Ali
Emilio Aguinaldo and Queen Liliuokalani
Menelik II and Shaka
Muhammad Ali and King Mongkut
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What was the main cause of inadequate food supplies in Africa during European colonization?
Most of the farm land was used for mining.
Europeans used too much of the farmland as building sites.
Native farmers were drafted into the colonial armies.
Europeans insisted on the growth of cash crops.
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Which of the following lost the Crimean War?
Russia
Britain
France
The Ottoman Empire
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Why did Britain take control of the Suez Canal?
The British helped the Egyptians defeat French invaders.
France traded control of the Suez Canal for Nigeria.
Muhammad Ali considered maintaining its security a burden.
Egypt could not pay its foreign debt.
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Why did some U.S. business leaders want Hawaii to be annexed to the United States?
They feared that French Indochina might conquer Hawaii.
It would improve trade with Pacific Rim countries.
They wanted U.S. military support against Hawaiian royalty.
Sugar could be sold for higher profits.
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How did Menelik II keep colonial interests out of Ethiopia?
He exploited European rivalries and built a modern army.
He signed a pact with Egypt and Algeria
He enlisted the help of neighboring African countries.
He signed peace treaties with Britain, France, and Italy.
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What is NOT form of imperialistic control?
Economic Imperialism
Sphere of Influence
Colony
Assimilation
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What was the main purpose of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?
to give African leaders a chance to be heard
to keep peace between Africans and Europeans
to ensure that Africa borders would be based on culture
to prevent fighting of European nations over Africa
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Why did Western nations desire lands in the Pacific Rim?
because of their natural resources and strategic location
because Pacific Rim lands were "the jewel in the crown"
because Western nations had lost their foothold in Africa
because Europe had already conquered Africa & South America
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Muhammad Ali instituted a series of reforms in the military and in the economy of
Egypt
the Ottoman Empire
Hersegovina
Persia
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What is geopolitics?
taking land for its strategic location or products
taking land for their historical significance
governing based on land treaties
establishing borders based on natural boundaries
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In 1907, which of the following was divided into spheres of influence by Russia andBritain?
Afghaninstan
Egypt
Persia
India
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What happened as a result of the Sepoy Mutiny?
Indians gained independence from Britain.
The British government took direct command of India.
The East India Company was allowed to have soldiers.
Rights for Indians increased under British rule.
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Started after rumors of cartridges being covered in beef and pork fat.
Economic Imperialism
Sepoy Mutiny
Indian Independence Institution
Raj Mutiny
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Why did the Maji Maji rebellion fail?
Internal conflict divided East African leaders.
East Africans believed in magic water to protect them
East Africans lost faith in their spiritual leader
German reinforcements arrived earlier than planned
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Which of the following was modernized by King Mongkut?
New Guinea
Siam
Hawaii
Guam
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What event BEST illustrates geopolitics?
Maji Maji rebellion
Sepoy Mutiny
Boer War
Crimean War
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The sepoys were
Bengal Hindues
Sikh Civil Servants
Mughal princes
Indian Soldiers
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This was a British colony that combined diverse cultures and long-term rival groups.
Algeria
Nigeria
Ethiopia
South Africa
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By 1914, the Ottoman Empire had
declined to about a third of its size.
begun to experience a decline.
achieved its greatest size.
ceased to exist.
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How did Europeans use paternalism to govern people in colonies?
They provided for peoples' needs but did not rights.
They trained colonial peoples to govern themselves.
They trained them in advanced farming and mining techniques.
They allowed them to assimilate into European society.
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This Zulu chief used strong warriors & military organization to create a large state in Africa.
Menelik II
Shaka
Raj
Aquinaldo
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What was the main reason for the Crimean War? Russia...
wanted a port on the Black Sea
refused to pay an export tax levied by the Ottoman
broke a treaty that limited the grain it could sell
wanted oil and other raw materials
